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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Pagliai’s Pizza is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

IC City Council defers vote to make Pagliai’s Pizza building historic landmark

Jack Moore, News Editor April 2, 2024

Members of the public packed the Iowa City City Council chambers Tuesday night, adorning red stickers symbolizing their desire to make the Pagliai’s Pizza building a historic landmark, which is a...

Photo contributed by Christine Nobis

Nonprofit supports traditional practices, empowers Iowa City Indigenous communities

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 2, 2024

A lifelong passion for justice fuels Iowa City resident Sikowis Nobiss, who is Plains Cree/Saulteaux and a member of the George Gordon First Nation in Saskatchewan. “I feel like my ancestors...

Iowa City man appears in court for distributing obscene material to minor

Iowa City man appears in court for distributing obscene material to minor

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 2, 2024

Rodrico Jones, 33, of Iowa City made his initial appearance in court Tuesday for multiple charges of sharing obscene material with a minor. Jones was charged on Jan. 29 with dissemination and exhibition...

The Senior Center’s singing group sings during a Lyrics Alive event at the Iowa City Senior Center on Monday, April 1, 2024.

Growing Iowa senior population places weight on younger generations

Grace Olson, News Reporter April 2, 2024

As Iowa’s older person population increases, experts say the state will face new political, social, and economic consequences. University of Iowa researchers found that Iowa currently has...

The University of Iowa’s College of Pharmacy building is seen on Monday, April 1, 2024.

UI, Modern Piping legal dispute awaits Iowa Supreme Court ruling

Grace Olson, News Reporter April 1, 2024

The Iowa Supreme Court heard oral arguments on March 21 on an ongoing dispute between the University of Iowa and Cedar Rapids-based construction company Modern Piping. Modern Piping originally sued...

The Johnson County Health and Human Services building is seen on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

JoCo finds 175 total health code violations in March

Fatima Salinas, News Reporter April 1, 2024

The Johnson County Public Health Department completed its monthly inspections of local restaurants and food-related businesses. Officials reported 175 violations across 83 inspections. From the inspected...

Former UIHC administrator pleads guilty to fraud charges resulting in false imprisonment

Former UIHC administrator pleads guilty to fraud charges resulting in false imprisonment

Evan Watson, News Reporter April 1, 2024

A former administrator for UIHC pleaded guilty to charges related to a multi-decade insurance fraud scam that resulted in the victim being imprisoned for nearly two years. According to court documents,...

Iowa City police arrest suspect in Old Capitol Town Center assault

Iowa City police arrest suspect in Old Capitol Town Center assault

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 1, 2024

The Iowa City Police Department reported the arrest of Samuel Levell Evans, Jr., 27, Monday following an assault incident at the Old Capitol Town Center on March 18. Evans, Jr. is charged with...

Thresea Meeks-Mosley displays a sign during South East Iowa’s Transgender Day of Visibility at College Green Park in Iowa City on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Photos: East Iowa’s Transgender Day of Visibility

Jordan Barry, Photojournalist March 31, 2024

Roughly 100 people gathered at College Green Park on Sunday to recognize East Iowa’s Transgender Day of Visibility. The rally featured several speakers who read poetry, shared personal stories, and...

Pagliai’s Pizza is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

Iowa City City Council to vote on historic landmark status for Pagliai’s Pizza building

Jack Moore, News Editor March 31, 2024

The Iowa City City Council will vote on Tuesday for its first consideration to designate the Pagliai’s Pizza building as a historic landmark, which goes against the wishes of the building owner. Currently,...

The Gilbert Street bridge is seen on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023.

Gilbert Street bridge replacement project to start April 1

Isabelle Foland, News Editor March 31, 2024

The Gilbert Street bridge replacement project will officially begin on April 1. The project will be split into several phases, according to a release from the City of Iowa City. The first phase...

Eckard, Ramirez to lead UI Undergraduate Student Government after record voter turnout

Eckard, Ramirez to lead UI Undergraduate Student Government after record voter turnout

Evan Watson, News Reporter March 30, 2024

University of Iowa student voters elected Addison Eckard and Brenda Ramirez as Undergraduate Student Government's next president and vice president Friday afternoon.  Eckard and Ramirez won with...

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